Term Name: positive regulation of smooth muscle contraction
Synonyms: activation of smooth muscle contraction, stimulation of smooth muscle contraction, up regulation of smooth muscle contraction, up-regulation of smooth muscle contraction, upregulation of smooth muscle contraction
Definition: Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of smooth muscle contraction.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0045987]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: biological regulation positive regulation of muscle contraction regulation of smooth muscle contraction
has subtype: positive regulation of gastro-intestinal system smooth muscle contraction positive regulation of hindgut contraction positive regulation of smooth muscle contraction involved in micturition positive regulation of uterine smooth muscle contraction positive regulation of vascular associated smooth muscle contraction
positively regulates: smooth muscle contraction